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Stormwater Management: Jupiter vs West Palm Beach

How do stormwater management rules compare between Jupiter, FL and West Palm Beach, FL?

Jupiter and West Palm Beach have similar restriction levels.

Jupiter, FL

Palm Beach County

Heavy Restrictions

Jupiter enforces South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) stormwater standards plus Town NPDES MS4 permit. New development must retain first inch of runoff on-site. Discharges to Loxahatchee River subject to additional nutrient loading standards.

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West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach County

Heavy Restrictions

West Palm Beach is an MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) permittee under EPA NPDES. Development over 1 acre requires SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit and on-site retention. City Code Chapter 78 prohibits illicit discharges to storm drains.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactJupiterWest Palm Beach
Design Storm25-year/3-day-
RetentionFirst inch on-siteFirst 1 inch on-site
NPDES1+ acre projectsMS4 Phase II permit
DistrictSFWMD-
LoxahatcheeNutrient standards-
Permit Threshold-1 acre disturbance
Agency-SFWMD plus city

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Jupiter FAQ

Who enforces this in Jupiter?

Jupiter code enforcement at (561) 746-5134 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in Jupiter?

Jupiter code enforcement at (561) 746-5134 handles complaints.

West Palm Beach FAQ

Who enforces this in West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach code enforcement at (561) 822-1300 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach code enforcement at (561) 822-1300 handles complaints.

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